Figure 27-1.The Figure Shows a Utility Function

question 23

Multiple Choice

Figure 27-1.The figure shows a utility function.
-Refer to Figure 27-1.What is measured along the vertical axis?

• A)risk aversion
• B)marginal utility
• C)utility
• D)the number of units of a good that can be purchased

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